The Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) is a government-funded educational institution that provides study opportunities to adults and out-of-school youth. NAMCOL has adopted the Notesmaster platform as a learning portal for its secondary education programme. This study aims to share the NAMCOL experience, in using Notesmaster as a…

This module provides information about the development of evaluation strategies and mechanisms for vocational education programs. Sample evaluation strategies are provided using a transition programming example. The guide includes a list of definitions and uses a question-and-answer format to discuss the rationale for program evaluation, beginning…

Describes the Economics in Action program, which familiarizes an audience with a number of basic economic concepts operational in a prominent local business or industry and through that process builds understanding of economics and its applications. A sample program for secondary teachers that is focused on the iron and steel industry is…

Business educators can provide career guidance activities for high school students through recruitment, development, and placement activities. Techniques discussed are: slide/tape programs, films, tests, demonstrations, minicourses, occupational reference library, field trips, interest clubs, advisory committees, resource speakers, and placement…

Programs in agribusiness education should no longer be limited to the resources of the home farm. Agriculture teachers must capitalize on the total agricultural resources of the community, develop skill in managing these resources; and meet the diverse training needs of students through individualized instruction. (MW)

The guide has been prepared to help educators in the development of career education programs. The heart of the guide is the 20-page "objectives and prescriptions" section, which lists objectives and then provides correlated Science Research Associates materials to use in working with objectives. This section is divided into four overlapping grade…

Examines several elements of developing a school career resource center: assessment of school's career development activities and materials; administrative support; plan of action; location; interest sections; information on education, careers, self-assessment, special interests; selecting and gathering materials; advisory committees; public…

This report describes a 4-year project designed to develop a teacher education program at Pennsylvania State University to prepare teachers for human services occupations. In the 1987-88 project year, five initial steps were taken: (1) development of a rationale for the program; (2) a literature review; (3) collection of resource materials; (4)…

A three-step process for developing a program to help youth learn independent living skills is described. The steps are: (1) identifying and ranking specific skills; (2) developing curriculum packages; and (3) involving adults from the local community to help teach those skills to youth. A list of 20 independent living skills is offered along with…

Written for both educators and business people, this document provides guidelines for business-education collaboration. The guide defines the characteristics of business-education partnerships that effectively promote school improvement and describes the stages a partnership undergoes as it progresses to a fully developed collaborative effort. The…

This guide contains processes for planning, developing, and implementing an industry-based construction cluster program in Oregon secondary schools. Each process was pilot tested and revised by Beaverton School District during the development of a model program at Beaverton High School. The guide is intended to help other school districts…

Discusses two programs operated by the Future Farmers of America that relate to international agriculture. Expounds on the need for and methods of providing instruction on international agriculture in the secondary classroom. Suggests sources for obtaining instructional materials in the area of international agriculture. (LRA)

This module describes methods for creating and improving vocational programs for special needs learners. It also provides a list of resources available to educators and parents working with vocational programs. The guide includes a list of definitions and uses a question-and-answer format to provide information on the importance of vocational…

This module explains principles of competency-based education and assessment. Four competency-based curricula are outlined. The guide includes a list of definitions and uses a question-and-answer format to define competency-based education and to discuss competency-based assessment, criterion-referenced testing, and the Vocational Instructional…

This module provides a framework for designing a functional curriculum for students with disabilities. Topics addressed include designing and using a functional curriculum, analyzing student needs, and conducting job analysis. A list of 14 references is included, and examples of forms are provided. The guide includes a list of definitions and uses…